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Infrared with the M system

Started 8 months ago | Discussions thread
OP Larry Rexley Senior Member • Posts: 1,238
Re: 13 filters compared: full-spectrum & unconverted cameras

MacM545 wrote:

I happened to find your post after asking about using Lumix cameras for UV and IR. An interesting try also could be a narrowband filter. It May also be interesting to try a filter such as a narrowband Green that can transmit also, a narrow band of INfrared at about 1,100nm; I don’t currently remember the name of it but if interested, let me know, as there are also other such filters available which I have never seen tried on a camera before, whether stock or modified.

I have a Hoya X1 which transmits only green and then a little IR light, it doesn't really work well as a standalone dual-band filter but if you combine it with others, the net result can be green and more infrared.

I also have a Hoya X0 yellow-green filter which transmits quite a bit more IR and seems to be more useful for IR. The spectral response curves for both those filters are easy to find using google search for example 'hoya X1 curve'.

I haven't tried any other green filters as mostly I'm trying to bring out interesting foliage colors, so normally I try to exclude green! My favorite overall is the Tiffen #47, it acts as a nice dual-band filter and can give you super-color-like IR images without reversing in post processing, and can compose thru the camera with blue skies and white or golden foliage.

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